Ninja - AutoBarista Pro Fully Automatic Espresso Machine w/ Dual Hopper, 80 oz Water Reservoir, 13 Drink Presets - Stainless Steel

The Ninja AutoBarista Pro does just about everything, from espresso shots and cappuccinos to lattes, cortados, iced coffee, cold foam drinks, and even regular drip coffee. It’s all automatic, as all you need to do is add water, beans, and optionally milk. I’m really impressed at what all it does considering the price. I’ve had much more expensive machines that were more complicated to use and did not produce as good of results as the Ninja. The machine is rather large but its modern design still looks attractive and elegant on my countertop. Sometimes these fully automatic machines seem a bit daunting when you take them out of the box. However, setting up the AutoBarista Pro was surprisingly straightforward. The machine includes water-hardness test strips and guides you through the auto-calibration for the grinder based on your beans. It takes a little time upfront, but once it's dialed in, the machine remembers your settings and automatically adjusts as needed. The grinder is fairly quiet compared to the standalone machine I have but it does take a while to grind as the machine will accurately measure by weight. A unique feature of this machine is that it comes with a second hopper so that you can instantly change from one to the other without having to recalibrate the grinder. Great for those who switch to decaf often. I estimate each hopper holds about 8 oz of whole beans. Don’t try to fill it to the top like I did or else the beans will get stuck. The drinks are as good as I’ve made on any other home espresso machine I’ve tried, both automatic and traditional. My favorite drink is just the simple latte, but my wife really enjoys the iced options. The frother is usually the most complicated part of the machine and where others have failed. This one works very well. There is a milk pitcher and a steam wand that fits into it. The force of the steam spins a small removable whisk at the bottom of the pitcher to create a high quality microfoam. The pitcher has markings that correspond to the drink and you can select dairy or plant-based milk. Minimal daily upkeep is another strong point. The machine automatically rinses itself when powered on and off. The machine will signal when it’s time to empty the drip tray and the used puck container, about every 4-5 drinks. If you used milk, the machine will run a purge through the wand and you’ll want to at least rinse out or wash the milk pitcher and just wipe down the wand. Additional maintenance includes washing the parts monthly. The milk container, whisk, and water reservoir are dishwasher safe. The brew unit can be completely rinsed and left to air dry (do not use soap or dishwasher) and the hoppers can be wiped clean. The machine will also indicate when you need to run a cleaning or descaling cycle and includes some cleaning tablets and descaling solution to start with. Finally, the brew unit needs to be lubricated about every two months with the included lubricant. Coffee connoisseurs or those very particular about their coffee might be disappointed with the lack of control over the process but that’s going to be the case with any automatic machine. This machine is for consistency and convenience, something I definitely appreciate. However, for each drink you can customize the temperature, strength, number of shots, and frothing type. The machine can store these settings in up to two profiles. The only other downside is that it takes up more counter space than a manual espresso machine. I would consider my kitchen countertops and cabinets to be standard, but the top of the hopper sits only about 2” below my cabinets, making it hard to add more beans to the hopper without moving the entire machine, and it is heavy. Pros: - Consistent drinks with minimal effort - Easy to clean and maintain - Automatic grinding calibration - Dual whole bean hoppers - Option for pre-ground coffee - Variety of options: espresso, drip, milk, iced, cold foam from one machine - Can dispense hot water - Auto rinse and clean cycles - Includes cleaning tablets, descale solution, cleaning brush Cons: - Less control than a traditional machine - Heavy and demands a lot of counter space Overall – The Ninja AutoBarista Pro can make a variety of drinks consistently and is easy to clean. The extra hopper makes swapping out beans easy and I think it is an excellent value and performs as well as more expensive machines. Highly recommended.

As a coffee connoisseur, I mean it when I say the Ninja AuroBarista Pro is every bit as bold as it is conveinient. This machine has become a staple in my daily routine for the past week. I believe it's found a permanent space on my counter top and easily ranks among one of my favorite kitchen appliances. Upon unboxing I greatly appreciated the care Ninja put into the welcoming process and even provided handy brochures to give you an instant leg up on your new coffee making ventures. Setup was simple and I was making delicious beverages in no time. I'm seriously impressed by the amount of variety available and it takes up less space than expected too. Speaking of design, the aesthetic is very modern and on par with most current options on the market and I love the included swappable bean hopper. This comes in handy when you want to spend less time waiting and more time indulging. On the topic of indulgence, the reason you're probably interested in this product is for the coffee. So of course everyones tastes are different, but I can say without a doubt this machine makes the best at home coffee I've ever had. Honestly, it's far better than what I expected from a home coffee machine. During my time so far, I've tried everything from an espresso to cold brew and even iced lattes. I typically go for a straight up americano but I had fun trying every style of drink available. With plentiful customizable brew settings and froth options, it was seamless, tailoring each drink to my preferences. One thing to consider is the length of time it took to make most drinks. This was a bit longer than what I'm used to. If you don't mind waiting a couple more minutes, I thought the quality was worth the wait though. The cold foam feature was a pleasant surprise and quickly became a favorite option. Even allowing for plant based milk, it always came out smooth and just right. As mentioned previously, the swappable bean hopper is another standout feature. I enjoy switching between different flavored beans without the fuss of purging anytime i'd like a flavor change. The adjustable cup tray comes in clutch, as this was a negative for my previous machine where I could only fit a standard mug. Despite using it multiple times a day, cleaning has been straight-forward. The removable brew unit, drip tray, and puck bin make maintenance quick and headache free. As expected the ability to save custom drink settings with user profiles, means the moment maintenance is complete, a quick couple of taps and my preferred drink is already brewing. In short, the Ninja AutoBarista Pro has won me over. I found the customization and quality of output a big A+. This machine is a genuine pleasure to operate at home. If you're looking for a versatile machine that can handle everything from espresso shots to specialty beverages, this one is definitely worth it.

The Ninja AutoBarista Pro is my first fully automatic espresso maker and the 4th of any type that I've owned. I've used a few semi-auto espresso makers, and this fully automatic model does a fantastic job both at making good espresso as well as making the whole process foolproof and time-saving. #Setup# The AutoBarista Pro was a breeze to set up. Total time from opening the box to getting it on my counter and brewing coffee was about 30 minutes, including the initial cleaning of the components. It has a mode called Grind IQ that automatically calibrates itself for each type of bean that you use. I found that even though I only used one calibration cycle, it made really good espresso with perfect crema from the first brew. #Using the AutoBarista Pro# After making coffee for a few days with the AutoBarista Pro, what I like most about is that Ninja seems to have perfect solutions for just about every minor quibble I've had with my previous espresso machines. Whether it's automatic whisking while it steams the milk for lattes, or purging the steam arm, or the way it automatically discards pucks into a drawer for easy cleanup every few days... it just makes the whole process super easy. Another feature I really like is that you can easily switch between different coffee beans thanks to the inclusion of a second hopper. This way, I can keep one hopper in the machine with my "go-to" every day coffee, while having a second hopper cleaned and emptied for adding nicer coffee beans that I keep in vacuum jars. It's much easier to make sure there's now mixing of flavors this way. #Final thoughts# I'm sure there are some purists that might find the AutoBarista Pro a bit too easy to get decent results. For me, it takes some of the guesswork and a lot of the time out of making good espresso at home. You literally add beans, hit a few buttons on a touch screen, it makes a bunch of noises, and crema pours out. Can't be much easier than that.

With Espresso machines in homes having soared in popularity from 1% to 14%, Ninja just released the stunning AutoBarista Pro, a fully automatic espresso machine in glistening stainless steel. At first glance, AutoBarista is an exquisite appliance designed to compliment the finest kitchens. Dig deeper into its performance, and you will see that Ninja AutoBarista Pro creates actual 9-bar espresso, fast ice coffee & drip coffee. It automatically selects from 50 grind settings. This machine far exceeds my expectations. It produces 100% perfect cappuccino, ideal espresso, and my favorite: ice cold coffee for those steamy hot summer afternoons. I am far from being a barista. Just ask my wife! AutoBarista earns all of the credit for preparing these delicious drinks. CONCLUSION: With the soft touch of a button, you select your favorite cappuccino, latte, cold-brew or many other options. Ninja takes it from there and delivers the perfect drink, automatically. This is the easiest to clean espresso machine that we have owned. Ninja AutoBarista Pro is our absolute favorite kitchen appliance & earns my highest recommendation.

I've had experience with fully automatic coffee machines, having gone through 4 of them over the past 15-20 years. I've had DeLonghi, Saeco, & Philips units, each of them well used, and surprising even to myself, very durable despite their mechanical complexity. I've also become a fan of the Ninja/Shark products, currently owning a Foodi Cooker, Toaster oven, Ice Cream Maker and a couple of vacuums. What I've noticed is that this company seems to work from the ground up, designing each product from a fresh perspective. With this Auto Barista machine they continue the tradition. First, with coffee, it's all about the bean, right? Ninja supplies you with two separate bean hoppers, easily interchangeable. Handy if within you home you have caff/decaf, or individuals with light/dark preferences. Hoppers are nicely sealed for freshness. But that's just the start of the bean story. The Ninja provides a stainless steel burr grinder. They provide what they call a "Grind IQ" technology, which calibrates the machine to your specific need. On the initial start, you hit the IQ button, and it goes through its process. After the machine did its thing, I checked the disposal hopper, and saw the coffee "pucks" of varying grind thickness; evidence of the machine hunting the right grind. There are supposedly 50 different grind settings it can utilize. Still sticking with the bean story, the AutoBarista then uses "weight-based dosing", measured down to the gram, to insure you get the right grind, along with the right dose, for your perfect cup. There is also no "over-grinding'. In every machine I've ever owned, for each cup, the grinder will always grind more than necessary. The overage will be the start of the next cup you brew. What I observed with this machine, the grinder will wind up, start, seem like it's out of beans, then restart the grind. What it's doing is dialing in the precise number of grams of coffee. No leftover ground coffee to go stale. This is the ability to change the grind & dose on the fly, if you're pulling an espresso followed by a standard brew, you're covered. So all of this happens behind the scenes, before a drop of water hits the coffee. Now comes your preference. There are 13 preset buttons from espresso to latte to cold brew and so on. Each of these options comes with its own options such as cup size or brew strength. Choose what you like, and save it. Yes, there are 2 personalization buttons so that you and your partner can choose different settings for the same drink. Love it for the wife that likes her morning brew a little lighter than you. Foam/froth is also a science with the Auto Barista. Like your foam thick, thin. or maybe even cold? Ninja can do that for you. Seems they did some science on the foam - I've never quite seen a tip on a frother quite like this one. Even the milk jug wasn't spared. While on its own it's a nice piece of included hardware, if you look inside it, there's an attached coiled spring attached to a spinner, presumably there to improve the frothing process. Don't know the science, all I can tell you is it works. Overall, the machine is an impressive piece of hardware for your kitchen counter. Nice aesthetics, good build quality. And that goes right down to the adjustable tray for your coffee cup. Pick it up - it's 3X heavier than it needs to be. Nice touch & feel. As I said before, it seems that Ninja really approached the design of this machine with a fresh eye towards it's function. So far, I've really only experimented with the espresso/drip/latte drinks, can't wait to fully explore its other myriad options.